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Waikato Drift Dive/snorkel

Lake Taup, New Zealand
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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all levels

Exhilarating freshwater drift dive down the scenic Waikato River.

Boat Access
3m Avg Depth
6m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique and exhilarating freshwater drift experience down the crystal-clear Waikato River. Divers and snorkelers are carried by a steady current over a sculpted pumice riverbed, through swaying weed beds, and past large rainbow trout. The sensation is often described as flying underwater, making it a memorable North Island adventure.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

drift diveriver divefreshwaterbeginner friendlyscenic

Marine Life

Rainbow TroutBrown TroutLongfin EelCommon BullyKōura (freshwater crayfish)

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Shallow depths and guided nature make it accessible for most, from snorkelers to experienced divers.

Hazards:
currentcold waterboat trafficentanglement
Current Strength:

Moderate

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